P.D. Says Traffic Stops Up 57%

Compared to the previous year, the Galt Police Department saw a 57% spike in the number of traffic stops, according to an annual report given to Galt City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Read More »

Council Decides Against ‘At-Large’ Mayor

As the city heads toward its first set of district maps, Galt City Council members opted against a system that would allow citizens to vote for an at-large mayor, instead choosing to stick with a rotating mayor selected from the council. Read More »

Senior Season Celebrations

Area sports recognized their senior players as their seasons conclude. Read More »

Warriors Stun Hawks to Share League Title in Thrilling Crosstown Clash

In a spectacular showdown, the Galt Warriors took on the Liberty Ranch Hawks on Feb. 10, with the league title hanging in the balance. Read More »

Athletes of the Week

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Hawk Girls’ Wrestling Nabs League Title

In a remarkable display of talent and determination, the Liberty Ranch High School girls' wrestling team has returned home triumphant after securing the 2025 SVC League Championship. Read More »

Galt Girls’ Soccer Claims League Title for First Time in Decades

In a momentous achievement that resonates deeply within the community, the Galt Warrior girls’ soccer team has clinched the SVC league title, marking their first league championship in decades. Read More »

Galt PD to Reveal Memorial for Fallen Officer Grewal

The Galt Police Department is hosting a public memorial reveal for Officer Harminder Grewal in front of Galt Police Department headquarters at 3 p.m. Feb. 20. Read More »

Pastosa Named to Top 100 Eateries List

Pastosa By Lucia, a favorite among local Italian food lovers, was named one of the Top 100 Eateries in the United States by Yelp on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Read More »

A ‘Night to Shine’ at Galt High

It was a prom-like atmosphere on Friday evening at Galt High School for the annual “Night to Shine” event, which brings together volunteers and the Sacramento region’s special needs community for a night of dancing and revelry. Read More »

CFD Reviews Fire Readiness

Elk Grove and Galt are “well prepared” in the case of a wildfire, Cosumnes Fire Department Chief Felipe Rodriguez said during a presentation to the district board last week. Read More »

Sharan Named Big Sky Women’s Golfer of the Week

Sacramento State senior Sneha Sharan was named the Big Sky Women's Golfer of the Week, it was announced on Feb. 5. The honor is the first for Sharan this year and the fourth of her career. Read More »

Sacramento Kings Celebrate Black History Month

On Feb. 3, the Sacramento Kings announced their 25th Annual Black History Month celebration, dedicated to uplifting and honoring the local Black community. Read More »

Beavers Swim to a Pair of Records

The American River College Men's Swim and Dive team opened the season on Jan. 31, by setting two new NorCal Relay Records at a swim meet at Los Positas College in Livermore. Read More »

Athletes of the Week

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Liberty Ranch Edges Out Galt Warriors

In an exhilarating display of tenacity and skill, the Liberty Ranch Hawks narrowly defeated the Galt Warriors in a closely contested crosstown wrestling match. Read More »

Liberty Ranch Wins on Senior Night

The Liberty Ranch men’s soccer team marked a memorable senior night with an emphatic 16-0 victory over Argonaut, extending their remarkable winning streak to eight games. Read More »

Lady Hawks Extend Winning Streak with Gritty Amador Victory

The Lady Hawk basketball team continues to assert their dominance in the league, securing their 19th consecutive victory in a hard-fought game against Amador with a final score of 46-37. Read More »

Liberty Ranch’s Smith Breaks Records, Sets Milestones

Liberty Ranch High School’s junior basketball sensation, Haley Smith, has been making headlines since her freshman year, and this season is proving to be her most remarkable yet. Read More »

Galt Hosts 18th Annual Winter Bird Festival

The annual Galt Winter Bird Festival was held last week, bringing public awareness of conservation efforts for the region’s avian wildlife. Read More »

Galt PD Posts Statement on Immigration Enforcement

Amid a cloud of national conversation regarding the interplay between local law enforcement and federal immigration policies, the Galt Police Department issued a statement on its Facebook account on Monday, Feb. 3, reiterating its stance regarding immigration enforcement. Read More »

Galt City Council Votes to Send Delegates to D.C.

Move over, Mr. Smith; the Galt City Council is going to Washington. Read More »

District Attorney Questions Early Release for Woman who Injured Teen in DUI Collision

Local law enforcement agencies are asking the Galt community to sign a petition in opposition to the early release of a woman convicted of hitting a Galt teenager with her car in 2022 and causing significant brain damage. Read More »

Judge Denies Placement of Sexual Predator in Galt Region

A Sacramento Superior Court judge ruled against placing a sexually violent predator in the unincorporated region of Sacramento County, just over a half-mile outside of the Galt city limits, during a hearing on Friday, Jan. 31. Read More »

Galt Resident is Stockton Shooting Victim

A Galt man was identified as the man killed in a shooting in Stockton on Jan. 19, according to the San Joaquin County Medical Examiner’s Office. Read More »

Galt Herald Athletes of the Week

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Hawks Stop Warriors in JV Basketball Showdown

The boys JV Warrior basketball team lost to Liberty Ranch 50-39 on Friday, Jan. 24. Read More »

Hawks Prevail in Crosstown Basketball

The Warrior basketball team hosted the Liberty Ranch Hawks on Friday, Jan. 24. The Hawks came out on top by a score of 56-37. Read More »

Galt Freshman Basketball Struggles

The Galt freshman basketball team continues to struggle now that league play has started. Read More »

Hawk Girls Head for League Title

The Hawk ladies are having a great season with a 9-0 league win record so far. Read More »

Galt JV Soccer Shuts Out Liberty Ranch

The Galt Warriors vs. Liberty Ranch Hawks crosstown junior varsity game was played at Galt High on Jan. 17. Read More »

Liberty Boys Soccer Wins Crosstown Rivalry

The Warriors came up short when they hosted the Liberty Ranch Hawks in the crosstown game on Jan. 17. The Hawks prevailed by a final score of 3-2. Read More »

CFD Firefighters Return from Duty in Los Angeles

Four Cosumnes Fire Department firefighters returned home safely last week after spending more than two weeks in Southern California fighting the Los Angeles-area wildfires. Read More »

Galt Police Announce Arrest of Suspect for Sexual Assault, Elder Abuse

The Galt Police Department arrested 23-year-old Justin Atkinson of Stockton for alleged sexual assault and elder abuse following an investigation into incidents at a medical facility in Galt, the Galt Police announced on Facebook. Read More »

Galt Community Rallies Against Placement of Sexually Violent Predator

Residents and the Galt City Council rallied against the potential placement of a sexually violent predator just outside of city limits at a special meeting convened on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Read More »